Friday, November 14, 2014

Banning begging in super-wealthy Norway - Critics of a street begging ban in a Norwegian town say it targets ethnic Roma, but defenders say it will lower crime.

Arendal, Norway- Residents here know Margel Nikoleta as the last beggar in town. On a recent weekday, she set up camp on Arendal's main square to ask passersby for money. Some greeted her warmly and dropped a few coins in her paper cup....